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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,968.96, 580,188.45 and 197,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,968.96, 580,188.45 and 197,061.72 is: 295,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,968.96 : 580,188.45 = 197,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,968.96/580,188.45 = 197,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,968.96x = 580,188.45 × 197,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,968.96x = 114,332,933,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,332,933,881.13/386,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,457.64

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